(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-5H, Figure 30.) Using a maximum demonstrated crosswind component equal to 0.2 VSO, what is a pilot able to determine? VSO: 60 kts Landing Rwy: 12 Wind: 150° at 20 kts
FAA Figure 30Wind component chartFAA-CT-8080-5H · Flight & Ground Instructor supplement
A
Headwind component exceeds recommended limits.
B
Crosswind component is within safe limits.✓ Correct Answer
C
Maximum demonstrated crosswind component is exceeded.
Explanation
Runway 12 is 120 degrees and the wind is from 150, a 30-degree angle, so the crosswind component is 20 x sin 30 = 10 knots (the chart gives the same). The maximum demonstrated crosswind is 0.2 x 60 = 12 knots, so the crosswind is within limits; the headwind component (about 17 knots) is not a limit.
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